GIMP doesn't exactly support clipping masks the way Photoshop does, so we'll create a workaround. On your ghost layer, right click and pick 'Alpha to Selection.' Create a new layer with your ghost color, right click it and create a layer mask. When you get the dialog on the right, make sure you have 'Selection' loaded and click. By making GIMP look and act more like Photoshop, it should dramatically reduce the learning curve. As you can see in this screenshot, PhotoGIMP looks quite similar to Adobe Photoshop in terms of organization, tool location and the overall user interface. Although there are no adjustment layers in GIMP as xenoid has already said, you could create a new layer from visible using Layer New from Visible, and then apply levels to that new layer. At least that way the original layers are not altered and are still available if you need to redo the levels adjustment. Make GIMP 2.10 Look Like Photoshop CC 2020. In this tutorial, which is designed for Photoshop users switching to GIMP, I show you how to make your GIMP 2.10 workspace look like Photoshop CC 2020. GIMP's highly customizable user interface is what makes this possible, and it allows you to really customize the program to whatever you like.
In this tutorial, which is designed for Photoshop users switching to GIMP, I show you how to make your GIMP 2.10 workspace look like Photoshop CC 2020. GIMP's highly customizable user interface is what makes this possible, and it allows you to really customize the program to whatever you like. Rearranging the dockable dialogues in GIMP will help you speed up your workflow for photo editing, and also open your eyes to how many hidden features are available in GIMP!
Switching from Adobe Photoshop to GIMP, a completely free photo editor, has never been easier!
Downloads
Download the latest version of GIMP 2.10:
https://www.gimp.org/downloads/
Useful Links
Visit our website for more text and video tutorials:
https://www.daviesmediadesign.com/tutorials/
Enroll in Our GIMP Photo Editing Masterclass:
https://www.udemy.com/course/gimp-photo-editing/?referralCode=418C294E695EA3962465
Get My New E-book – The GIMP Book of Layers:
https://daviesmediadesign.com/gimp-book-of-layers/
Want to make your GIMP theme look like mine? Check out this GIMP tutorial article:
https://www.daviesmediadesign.com/customize-gimp-2-10-user-interface/
See how you can help out the GIMP Team:
https://www.gimp.org/develop/
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GIMP is a replacement for Photoshop. You must've heard this before, but let's be honest, that's not really true.
If you've never used Photoshop before, don't even think about it. Go for GIMP, it's fantastic. But if you've only worked in Photoshop, moving to GIMP is a steep learning curve that will at least double the time for your project. Not to mention that collaboration and everything that goes with working in Photoshop goes out the window. Sort of…
Luckily there's a cross-platform project called PhotoGIMP that will patch GIMP to look and feel more like Photoshop so your transition will be as smooth as possible. The patch will simplify GIMP's user interface to resemble Photoshop, it will replace GIMP's shortcut keys with Photoshop's shortcut keys and installs plugins, fonts and brushes.
PhotoGIMP FEATURES
- Tool organization to mimic the position of Adobe's Photoshop;
- Hundreds of new fonts by default;
- New Python filters installed by default, such as 'heal selection';
- New Splash Screen
- New default settings to maximize space on the canvas;
- Shortcuts similar to the ones on Photoshop, following Adobe's Documentation;
- New icon and Name from custom .desktop file.
- The new default language is English (you can still change in the Settings if you want)
INSTALATION
First things first… Download and install GIMP. Although I assume you already have it installed, otherwise you wouldn't be interested in this tutorial.
Now let's start with macOS and Windows as they are the easiest ones. Not that the process on Linux is much more complicated, but we'll have different scenarios.
Go to the official PhotoGIMP Github repo, click on Code
and download the .zip file.
When you unzip the file, on macOS the folders you need are hidden. Here's how to toggle visibility o fhidden files. The folders are hidden because the name of the folders start with a .
. On any Unix based system, any file or folder that starts with a . ( commonly called a dot file or dotfile ) is hidden. On Windows you won't have this issue.
Now that you have everything you need, let's start patching GIMP. I'll start with macOS….
1. In the unzipped folder, go to .var/app/org.gimp.GIMP/config/GIMP/
. You will need the 2.10
folder in a minute.
2. Now open a new Finder window and go to ~Library/Application Support/Gimp
. NOTE: The Library folder is hidden. Here's how to access the hidden Library folder on macOS.
3. Here you'll have GIMP's default 2.10
folder. You might want to backup the default folder before patching GIMP. Just drag and drop it from its location to Desktop for example.
4. Just replace the 2.10
folder from the downloaded file to the ~Library
GIMP folder.
5. Now, open GIMP. You will see a new splashscreen and GIMP will be patched.
Download photoshop app for android phone. On Windows…
The process is exactly the same as on macOS. You'll need the 2.10
folder from the unzipped file to replace the default folder that ships with GIMP.
The question is, where to copy the patched 2.10
folder? The path is C:UsersYourUsernameAppDataRoamingGIMP
.
Make Gimp More Like Photoshop
On Linux… GIMP as a flatpak…
1. Download the .zip file from the releases page and unzip it.
2. In the unzipped folder, toggle the visibility of hidden files
3. Now copy ( merge and replace ) .icons
, .local
and .var
to /home/$USER
2. In the unzipped folder, toggle the visibility of hidden files
3. Now copy ( merge and replace ) .icons
, .local
and .var
to /home/$USER
4. Now, open GIMP. You will see a new splashscreen and GIMP will be patched. Photoshop pictures free. You'll also notice that GIMP has a new icon and GIMP was renamed to PhotoGIMP, however you might need to logout first.
NOTE: If you just want the PhotoGIMP customization without changing the original GIMP icon and it's name, just extract only the .var
folder to your home directory.
Make Gimp Like Photoshop Tutorials
On Linux… as a snap, .deb, .rpm etc
1. Follow step 1-2 from above.
2. On step 3 ( above ), copy the folders to
- Snap –
/home/$USER/snap/gimp/47/.config/GIMP/2.10/
- .deb, .rpm –
/home/$USER/.config/GIMP/2.10/
Make Gimp Like Photoshop Cs2
That's pretty much it. For more info and troubleshooting visit the official project repo on Github.